The Jews of Europe arrived on the continent at least 2,000 years ago during the early days of the Roman empire. Since then, they have been a significant influence in the history and culture of Europe. Much of what is considered "Jewish" today finds its roots among the European Jews.
French Jews were often merchants who worked on behalf of Frankish (French) kings, especially during the Carolingian Period in the 700s and 800s. Through the centuries, Jewish people in France faced persecution from time to time, especially through the Middle Ages. They were freed from slavery after the French Revolution in the late 1700s.
In the 1700s and 1800s, Jewish people were active in France’s economic and political life though they sometimes faced antisemitism.
Jewish people in Europe sometimes speak either Ladino or Yiddish. However, they are more likely to speak the language of the country where they live. The Jewish people in France commonly speak French as their heart language.
Though thousands migrated to Israel through the previous decades, France is home to the world’s third largest Jewish population after Israel and the United States. There are 230 Jewish communities in urban France, especially in Paris.
Jewish and Muslim communities are near one another, and there have been conflicts flaring up since the 1980s. There have been a number of attacks on Jewish individuals and synagogues.
Still, French Jews have contributed greatly to this powerful country through the arts, the media, academics, science, sports and business.
The French speaking Jewish people have established many schools and community organizations. They have their own clubs for Jewish youth to keep them connected with their Jewish heritage. There are Jewish media outlets that span from radio to newspapers and others.
For religious Jews, God is the Supreme Being, the Creator of the universe, and the ultimate Judge of human affairs. Beyond this, the religious beliefs of the Jewish communities vary greatly. European Jews are extremely diverse in religious practice. The Orthodox are better known, but they are outnumbered by secularized Jewish individuals. Orthodox, conservative and reformed Jewish people can all find their places of worship in France.
The Jews have a wonderful understanding of their connection with the Abrahamic covenant. However, they also have a history of rejecting Jesus Christ as Messiah, the one who has fulfilled that covenant. Unfortunately, centuries of “Christian” persecution of Jewish people has left them with a hostility towards the gospel. Few are willing to listen to someone tell of the Messiah their ancestors rejected 2,000 years ago.
Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth loving Christians to work among France’s Jewish communities.
Ask the Holy Spirit to grant wisdom and favor to the mission agencies that are focusing on the French Jews.
Pray that the Jewish people will understand that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah.
Pray that God will grant Jewish believers favor as they share their faith in Christ with their own people in France.
Pray that strong local churches will be raised up in each Jewish community in France.
Scripture Prayers for the Jewish, French in France.
https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/about/communities/fr
https://www.dw.com/en/being-jewish-in-france-just-go-back-to-tel-aviv/a-47714868
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_Jews
https://rpl.hds.harvard.edu/faq/judaism-france
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Jewish, French-speaking |
People Name in Country | Jewish, French |
Natural Name | French Jewish |
Pronunciation |
french joo
|
Alternate Names | French; French Jew; French Jews |
Population this Country | 441,000 |
Population all Countries | 513,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 9 |
People ID | 11764 |
ROP3 Code | 103063 |
ROP25 Code | 303368 |
ROP25 Name | Jewish |
Country | France | ||
Region | Europe, Western | ||
Continent | Europe | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | France |
Region | Europe, Western |
Continent | Europe |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Religion Subdivision: | Judaism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
75.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
25.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | French (441,000 speakers) |
Language Code | fra Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | French (441,000 speakers) |
Language Code | fra Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking French |
Primary Language: French
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1483-1989) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1474-1990) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1478-2020) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: World Jewish Congress. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |